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Synopsis:

In the Spring of 2009, several students, teachers and community members from Marin County California went on a journey to Nicaragua. They traveled with members from the Non-Profit Organization “El Hogar de los Niños,” to work with children in a neighborhood commonly referred to as “the most dangerous in Managua.” The people they met and messages they shared have changed all of their lives forever. This film is their story.  “Mi Corazon, Mi Sueño (My Heart, My Dream)”

Narrated by Emmy Award-Winning news anchors Tom Sinkovitz and Jessica Aguirre

Directed by Steve Gatlin

Cinematography by Brian Dettor

Featuring music by Michael Joe Kirkbride

Film Festivals and Special Screenings:

San Francisco International Children’s Film Festival - April 2 – 4, 2010

Lake County Film Festival (Chicago Area) – March 3 – 8, 2010

Managua, Nicaragua Premiere at the Cantera Center, January 28, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m.

Nicaragua Service Club Benefit, Terra Linda High School, January 7, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.

Saint Raphael Catholic Shool, November 13, 2009 @ 2:20 p.m.

Nicaragua Service Club Benefit, Terra Linda High School, November 6, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m.

Petaluma International Film Festival (World Premiere) – October 18, 2009

Now on “The Internet Movie Database”

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Testimonials:

“The documentary was so touching and so well done.  After I wiped away a few tears, I went into my kids’ rooms and saw both of their hearts.  They have a whole new and stronger meaning.” – Parent

“Well, we were all crying.  Does that tell you something!!??”

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